We are entering the era of agentic autonomous fnance, where AI agents are transitioning from simple digital assistants to active financial participants. As these agents begin to negotiate, transact, and manage complex workflows independently, the financial system faces a critical shift in how it handles identity, trust, and control. Traditional credential-based models and manual approval chains are no longer sufficient for the high-velocity, machine-to-machine (M2M) commerce of the future.
This panel brings together global leaders in payments, banking, and autonomous systems to explore the "next frontier" of finance. We will discuss how tokenized assets, cryptographic trust, and agent-aware payment rails will build the secure foundation required for machines to safely participate in the economy and how Canadian institutions and regulators can prepare for this autonomous shift.
David Tax, Senior Manager, Payments Strategy & Innovation, TD Bank Group
Mike Ward, CEO, Mica
Moderator: Michelle Beyo, CEO & Founder, Finavator
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